| ![Show Contents]() Thurlo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Thurlo is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Thurlo family lived in Suffolk, at Thurlow which was in turn derived from the Old English word tryohlaw, meaning dweller by the hill. Early Origins of the Thurlo familyThe surname Thurlo was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Thurlow. Conjecturally, they are descended from Godric, the holder of the King's lands of Great and Little Thurlow at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086, a census initiated by King William, Duke of Normandy after his conquest of England in 1066. The village at that time consisted of a Church and 33 goats. Today Little Thurlow is a village and civil parish in the St Edmundsbury district and has a population of about 230 as of 2005. One of the first records of the family was John de Thorlow, Throwklow or Trokelowe (fl. 1330), an early English chronicler and monk of St. Albans. A monk of that name was also in the priory of Tynemouth, Northumberland. 1 Early History of the Thurlo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thurlo research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1616, 1668, 1775 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Thurlo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Thurlo Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Thurlo has been recorded under many different variations, including Thurlow, Thurlough, Thurlowe, Thurloe, Thurlo, Thurlows, Thurles and many more. Early Notables of the Thurlo familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - John Thurloe (1616-1668), Secretary of State, baptised on 12 June 1616, the son of Thomas Thurloe, rector of Abbot's Roding, Essex1...
 Migration of the Thurlo family to Ireland
Some of the Thurlo family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Thurlos were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Thurlo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Abram Thurlo who settled in New Orleans La. in 1821
| Contemporary Notables of the name Thurlo (post 1700) | + |
- Thurlo E. "Mac" McCrady (1907-1999), American football, basketball, and track coach, college athletics administrator, and professional sports executive, head football coach at Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska from 1932 to 1940 and South Dakota State University from 1941 to 1946
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Justitiae soror fides
Motto Translation: Fidelity is the sister of justice.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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